The Knicks have lost four straight games and they're probably going to have a tough time trying to snap that streak against the Golden State Warriors on Friday night.

Coach David Fizdale said he views this as an opportunity for his young players, who are going up against the two-time defending champions at the Garden.

"They can play free and no one expects us to do anything against them," Fizdale said.

The Warriors have won the last eight meetings between the two teams.

Here are four things to watch:

1. Lineup changes

Fizdale used the Knicks' first five games of the season to evaluate his lineups. There's a chance he'll make a change against the Warriors.

One possibility is sliding Noah Vonleh or Mario Hezonja into the starting five for Lance Thomas. Another possibility would be to remove Trey Burke, move Frank Ntilikina to the point and start Damyean Dotson at the three.

Defense isn't Burke's strength, but Dotson has impressed on that end of the floor in his opportunities so far.

Dotson had 20 points off the bench against the Heat Wednesday night, one of the few bright spots for the Knicks in an otherwise forgettable game.

2. The reception for Kevin Durant

You may have heard Durant could become a free agent next summer. And you may have heard the Knicks are a potential destination.

There's already a billboard near the Garden advocating Durant to come to the Knicks.

Klay Thompson is also likely going to hit the open market and could be another Knicks target.

But most fans are all in for Durant.

3. Can the Knicks slow Stephen Curry?

Curry's coming off a monster performance where he scored 51 points on 15-of-24 shooting, including 11-of-16 from the perimeter, to go along with four rebounds and three assists in a win over the Washington Wizards on Wednesday. That was his sixth career 50-point performance.

Through five games, Curry is averaging an NBA-leading 34.6 points and is shooting 52.4 percent from long distance.

"I with think him you got to be physical, you have to be aware of everything," Ntilikina said. "As soon as you lose him with your eyes, he’s going to make a big play. I think for this team, it’s going to be a team defense that we’re going to have to carry on the court. Because we are not going to do it by ourselves like one-on-one situation."

The 51 points Curry scored Wednesday were just three shy of his career high — which came in 2013 at the Garden.

4. Will the Knicks at least be competitive?

No one is really expecting the Knicks to pull out a victory. But if they can at least put up a fight, play hard and compete, that could be an encouraging sign for the Knicks and their fans.

Wednesday's blowout loss to the Heat was the first time in their first five games where they appeared to give up. As Miami ran away with the game in the third quarter, the Knicks hung their heads.

How they respond Friday night is important.

The Knicks might not be expected to win, but whether they compete and stay engaged defensively the whole game will say a lot.

“It’s going to be a big challenge also for us," Ntilikina said. "I take a lot of pride [in defense] as well as the team does. They’re talented but we are going our best to deny them to get what they want."